Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is an annual day camp for students entering grades 8-12 who are interested in learning jazz, improvisation and jazz appreciation. Students receive both individual and group instruction. The camp focuses on performance, basic improvisation and theory, concepts and phrasing, as well as history and appreciation.

“Camp was a really fun experience and it changed the way I think about music and playing guitar.” – Jackson Kachman

Required Skills: Students must know at least 3 major scales and have experience with their instrument. Drummers must know standard jazz rhythms.

Tuition: Register early! $325 before May 30th! $355 after May 30th.Registration:Register online or call: 831-479-6331

Jazz Camp 2019 will again be directed by music educators Steve Wilson and Terrel Eaton, with assistance from rhythm section coaches Robert Wider,Robert Mahoney,Zack Olsen, and David McGillicuddy.

photo credit: r. r. jones

Scholarship Information: Limited need-based scholarships are available. We are committed to providing deserving young musicians the opportunity to pursue their passion for music in an intensive jazz instruction environment, regardless of financial resources. Apply.

Our year round education programs are made possible by generous donations from our many contributors both individuals and businesses and the following Foundations and Agencies: David & Lucile Packard Foundation, William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Newman’s Own Foundation, Arts Council Santa Cruz County, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Brian and Patti Herman Donor Advised Fund at CFSCC, David and Abigail Kaun Donor Advised Fund at CFSCC and the Bill Graham Memorial Fund. Thank you!